Certified Nursing Assistant (PACE)

Hospice of the Bluegrass Inc•Lexington, KY

24d•Onsite

About The Position

As a BCN PACE “Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly” team member, you will be a part of a program providing comprehensive health care services for Geriatric participants who can still live safely at the place they call home. Team members who work within our PACE Center can get to know our participants long-term and impact their quality of life. Our PACE experts work collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team to decide what’s best for our participants and connect them with all aspects of medical care, social care, and support services, including everyday tasks to PACE participants at home or at the PACE Center. Come be on the forefront of holistic care for Kentucky’s community by joining our PACE program team! At BCN we are committed to a work setting that treats all team members with fairness, dignity, and respect. We offer our team members an opportunity to grow, to develop professionally, and to work in a team environment. You can help our team make a lasting difference for our families. Join #TeamBCN where your work matters, and your time is valued. The PACE Certified Nursing Assistant provides personal care and related services in the PACE Center, home, hospital, nursing home, or ALF, under the direction, instruction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, PACE Center Director, or Home Care Manager. This position may require other duties and responsibilities as follows: Participant Transportation Transport PACE participants to varied destinations timely, safely, and door-to-door. Confirm that the PACE transportation vehicles are in proper working order, clean and safe prior to driving each day. Assist passengers on and off the vehicle in a safe and courteous manner. Follow established schedules and routes, with the flexibility to meet unanticipated changes, determine the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.

Requirements

Is at least 18 years of age and has a High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
Is currently a State Registered Nurse Aide through the State Board of Nursing.
Proof of completion of recognized CNA training program.
Must have at least one year of experience working with the frail and elderly.
Food handling permit required, to be completed upon hire.
Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
Is self-directed with the ability to work with little direct supervision.
Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to and communicate with the adult population.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to work collaboratively with PACE staff and members of the Interdisciplinary Team.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of participants or employees.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized solutions.
Ability to adapt to participant status and needs as directed.
Ability to accommodate schedule changes daily due to staffing, participant condition and needs, and new participants.
Ability to follow emergency and evacuation procedures.
Must be a licensed driver with an automobile in good working order, that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements, with personal auto liability insurance of $100,000/$300,000 in bodily injury coverage.
Demonstrates tact, patience, and good personal hygiene.
Employees will be expected to comply with Bluegrass Care Navigators Employee Health, infectious disease, and vaccination policies.

Responsibilities

Provides personal care and related services in the PACE Center, home, hospital, nursing home, or ALF, under the direction, instruction and supervision of a Registered Nurse, PACE Center Director, or Home Care Manager.
Transport PACE participants to varied destinations timely, safely, and door-to-door.
Confirm that the PACE transportation vehicles are in proper working order, clean and safe prior to driving each day.
Assist passengers on and off the vehicle in a safe and courteous manner.
Follow established schedules and routes, with the flexibility to meet unanticipated changes, determine the safest and most efficient pick-up and delivery routes.